Misdemeanor & Felony Perjury

Perjury in the first degree consists of making a materially false statement under oath in the course of an official proceeding.  While perjury in the second degree involves a false statement, it does not involve an official proceeding.  False swearing is a catch-all for any materially false statement that does not fall under perjury in the first degree or perjury in the second degree.  Perjury during official proceedings is most commonly associated with the sworn testimony of a witness in court.

Perjury in the first degree is a Class 4 felony, perjury in the second degree is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and false swearing is a Class 1 petty offense.

Click below to read the official Colorado statutory definitions for these offenses:

Perjury in the first degree (18-8-502)

Perjury in the second degree (18-18-503)

False swearing (18-8-504)

Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexander Garlin, has experience in providing criminal defense of  perjury and related criminal charges. Whether you contact Garlin Driscoll Howard, LLC, or other qualified attorneys, we recommend that you do so without delay so that you can better understand your circumstances, and thereby promote informed decision making that could significantly improve the ultimate outcome of your case.

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